Your digital footprint

Your digital footprint

Objective: 

Learners should understand the concept of the digital footprint, become aware of its risks, and learn specific strategies for reducing it and protecting their online reputation.

Content and methods: 

The worksheet introduces the topic of digital footprints (active/passive) and cookies and highlights the associated social and individual risks. The methods used include a video, a practical self-assessment of one's own digital footprint, analysis of a specialist text on a selected risk, and concluding tips on digital security and reducing one's footprint.

Skills:

  • Acquiring and applying knowledge about active and passive digital footprints
  • Critical reflection on one's own online presence and the potential risks
  • Analysis of the social and individual effects of data misuse
  • Implementation of practical strategies to improve digital security and protect privacy

Target group and level:

Grade 10 and above

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Target group and level

Grade 10 and above

Subjects

EconomicsPoliticsEthics

Your digital footprint

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Introduction

Every click and every “like” leaves traces on the internet. In this worksheet, you will learn what a digital footprint is and what risks it can pose—both for you personally and for society as a whole.

👉🏽Space for your information

📝Much of the information found probably belongs to your active digital footprint. Think about what information from your passive footprint is likely to be stored online about you. Write down your thoughts.

💭 Vocabulary work